Boone County, Iowa “Century Farm” Auction – 95.75 Acres East of Ogden, IA

Boone County, Iowa "Century Farm" Land Auction - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025! Peoples Company is pleased to be representing the Mary Jean Carlson Estate in the sale of their "Century Farm" located just east of Ogden, Iowa in Section 4 of Marcy Township. The farm consists of 95.75 acres m/l and will be offered as one tract via Public Auction at the Leonard Good Community Center in Ogden, Iowa.

Century Farm: This farm is recognized by the State of Iowa as a Century Farm that has been in the Carlson Family for over 140 years. This farm has not been available to the public since 1881. The Century Farms Program recognizes and honors those individuals and families who have owned farmland for 100 years or more. The program began in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial Celebration, where over 5,000 certificates and farm markers were distributed across Iowa at local ceremonies. Since 1976, more than 15,000 families have been recognized.

This "Century Farm" is nearly 100% tillable with 95.47 FSA certified cropland acres. The average CSR2 soil rating is 80.1, compared to the Boone County average CSR2 soil rating of 75.5. Prominent soil types include Canisteo clay loam, Nicollet loam, and Clarion loam. These acres are classified as Non-Highly Erodible Land (NHEL).

The north half of the tract lies within Drainage District #1, near the bottom of the district. The south half of the tract lies within Drainage District #3, near the top of the district, see the attached 'Drainage District Map' for district locations. There is no county tile located on the farm, but maps received indicate that the farm has tiling, with additions from 1955 and 1968 located throughout the tract. A new wetland determination will need to be completed prior to any additional drainage improvements. See the attached 'Drainage Tile Map' for approximate locations and measurements. *Please Note: Peoples Company does not warrant nor guarantee the location, functionality, or existence of the drainage tile.

This farm is located in a strong farming community and would make for a great add-on tract to an existing farmland operation or an investment for the Buyer looking to diversify their portfolio or hedge inflation. U.S Highway 30 borders the tract to the south, offering convenient access to the Iowa Highway systems, as well as multiple local grain marketing outlets, including grain elevators and ethanol plants. Daily, approximately 6000 vehicles utilize U.S Highway 30 between Ogden and Boone, Iowa. Visibility along this heavily traveled route adds premium positioning for future development potential. The farm lease has been terminated, and the farm is open for the 2026 growing season.

This farm will be offered as a single tract on a price-per-acres basis through a traditional auction. The public auction will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Leonard Good Community Center, 114 SW 8th Street, Ogden, Iowa 50212. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available. 

Part of the Northwest Fractional Quarter (NW Fr 1/4) of Section 4, Township 83 North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M., Boone County, Iowa. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

From Ogden, Iowa: Head east on U.S. Highway 30 for one mile. Then, turn left (north) onto I Avenue. The farm will be on the right (east) side of the road. Look for Peoples Company signage.